It never gets old. Even with the forewarning of, say, a commission for some Wintry exclusive illustrations two years ago, added to the narrowing down of favorites, art directions from New Hampshire and the best in show choices made, I still get a leap of major elation when I see the goods in person. And in …

thrilled to see that my “north pole” holiday bedding for garnet hill is back for another year! nothing like snuggling up in bed, fire crackling in the hearth, wrapped in rich portuguese cotton, dreaming of santa, those zany elves and the bustling workshop!